Portuguese 2nd Regiment of Foot

The Portuguese 2nd Regiment of Foot was an infantry unit from the Extremadura region of Portugal formed in 1811. They fought with glory during the Peninsular War.

History
The 2nd Regiment of Foot was raised in 1811 from Extremaduran able-bodied male citizens of Portugal during the Peninsular War. Due to the urgent need of a standing army to defend itself from Marshal Jean-Andre Massena's French army in Beira, the government of Portugal created several units of line infantry, and the 2nd Regiment of Foot was deployed on the front lines of battle. Commanded by Colonel Mariano Os Santos, the 2nd Regiment of Foot fought in the Battle of Estremadura in early April of 1811, but were routed and suffered heavy losses.